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Exousia’s blog is your ultimate free resource for mastering the art of grant writing. Discover expert tips, insider knowledge, and proven strategies that will empower you to secure funding for your faith-based programs or projects and create lasting change in your community.

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Faith in Motion: How Faith-Based Wellness Programs Are Transforming Communities

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The Future of Church Growth: Beyond Attendance Numbers

A warm, inviting church office or community space. A group of church leaders or volunteers are around a table with papers, charts, and a laptop. On the table, there’s a notebook open with “Community Needs” written on top. Subtle natural light streams in, symbolizing clarity and vision. Include soft, earthy tones to feel grounded and purposeful. Optional: a small cross or church symbol in the background to subtly tie it to ministry.

This Tuesday’s Grant Post Is Different — Grant Readiness Matters, Here’s Why

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Imagine What Your Church Could Do with a $20,000+ Grant for Families & Youth

Looking to expand your church’s impact on children, families, and your community? The Pincus Family Foundation Grant funds creative, educational, wellness, and recreational programs—and Exousia can guide your ministry every step of the way to secure it.

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Oct 212 min read

This Tuesday’s Grant Post Is Different — Grant Readiness Matters, Here’s Why

Before chasing the next grant, take a step back and focus on grant readiness. Understand your ministry’s capacity, assess your community’s needs, and align opportunities with your mission to make every grant count.

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Sep 302 min read

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🚨Nonprofit Security Grant for Churches: What You Need to Know Before Deadlines Hit!

Deadlines are approaching fast for FEMA’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)! Learn which states are open, what’s required to apply, and how to avoid common mistakes. Exousia walks you step-by-step through the process to help your nonprofit secure critical funding for safety and security.

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Sep 253 min read

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Grant Opportunity Spotlight: Kars4Kids Small Grant Program

Looking for funding to strengthen your youth programs? The Kars4Kids Small Grant Program offers churches and nonprofits a unique grant opportunity of $500–$2,000 to support mentorship, education, and youth development initiatives. Discover how your ministry could use this funding and how Exousia can help you craft a winning application.

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Sep 22 min read

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Grant Opportunity Spotlight: T-Mobile Hometown Grant Program Brings Up to $50,000 to Small Town Projects

There is a grant opportunity available right now that could bring up to $50,000 to your small town for projects like parks, technology upgrades, arts initiatives, community centers, and more. The T-Mobile Hometown Grant is open to towns with populations under 50,000, and the current cycle closes September 30, 2025. Exousia can help you plan, write, and submit a strong application that highlights your community’s vision and increases your chances of success.

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Aug 123 min read

Split design with a clean, neutral background. Left side features bold text that reads “Grant Opportunity Spotlight: Build Your Church Sanctuary with the John C. Lasko Foundation Trust.” Right side shows a beautifully lit cathedral-style church sanctuary with arched ceilings, rows of pews, and sunlight streaming through a stained-glass window at the front.

Grant Opportunity Spotlight: Build Your Church Sanctuary with the Lasko Foundation Trust

Looking to build a new church sanctuary? This grant opportunity from the John C. Lasko Foundation offers up to $500,000 in funding. Learn what’s required, how to apply, and how Exousia can help your church every step of the way.

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Aug 52 min read

Grant Opportunity Spotlight: Esther and Harold Mertz Foundation Grant

Looking for a grant opportunity to expand your church’s outreach? This high-capacity, rolling grant can help you fund youth programs, community feeding, and facility improvements. Let Exousia guide your path.

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Jul 153 min read

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Grant Opportunity Spotlight: Positive Legacy

Think your nonprofit isn’t ready for grant funding? Think again. This week's Grant Opportunity Spotlight features a unique funder that’s helping churches and community orgs turn local missions into global impact — and it starts with one simple step: a compelling Letter of Intent. Discover how Positive Legacy funds grassroots work in education, wellness, conservation, and more — and how Exousia can guide you from hesitation to funding success. You might be closer than you t

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Jun 172 min read